Thoughts on the future of retail in Lagos Published by Nicholas Kuhne on 3 March 2016 Why go to a mall when you can order everything you need online, and it is delivered to you?
KFC finds success with drive-through concept as Kenyans seek convenience Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 29 February 2016 ‘In Nairobi convenience is what we are looking at in our expansion strategy.’
Five things Shoprite’s latest results tell us about retail in sub-Saharan Africa Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 26 February 2016 Nigeria and Angola showing resilience, while low-income consumers increasingly shop closer to home.
Africa’s consumer opportunity more complex than it might seem Published by Nicholas Kuhne on 24 February 2016 One needs to enter African markets with one’s eyes open.
Pizza Hut tweaking its menu to accommodate local tastes in Africa Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 22 February 2016 Pizza chain set to open shop in a number of countries.
M-Pesa to Bitcoin: The mobile payments platform integrating all digital wallets Published by Kate Douglas on 17 February 2016 We talk to Wallettec’s founder about the company’s growth so far and its international expansion plans.
How Africa offers opportunities beyond land, labour and commodities Published by Mark Esposito and Terence Tse on 16 February 2016 Africa is home to several of the world’s fastest-growing economies and the youngest population.
Tuskys CEO weighs in on Kenya’s retail industry Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 15 February 2016 Dan Githua talks competition, partnering with informal traders and the challenge of theft.
Partnering with informal shops: Supermarket chain’s new growth strategy Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 9 February 2016 Kenya’s second-largest retailer Tuskys will start piloting a franchising model “very soon” as part of a strategy to expand its footprint.
Meet the Boss: Dan Githua, CEO, Tuskys Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 7 February 2016 ‘You shouldn’t wait for 100% certainty because if you wait too long you will find someone else has seized the opportunity.’
Kenya: How Shell has boosted fuel sales by revamping its convenience stores Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 31 January 2016 Partnerships with retailers and restaurants lead to increase in fuel sales.
Nairobi shopping centres: Interview with Garden City mall developer Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 29 January 2016 We talk to Koome Gikunda, director of shopping centre developer Actis.
Retail entrepreneur on leaving the family business to venture out on his own Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 25 January 2016 Trushar Khetia, CEO of Society Stores, discusses the highs and lows of entrepreneurship.
Society Stores: Up-and-coming Kenyan retailer wants to be ‘Walmart of Africa’ Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 19 January 2016 Supermarket chain focuses on opportunities in agricultural towns.